Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud What Hawk Tuah and the tradwife trend tell us about the internet in 2024
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Dec 13, 2024 Samantha Cole, a culture critic and co-founder of 404 Media, and CT Jones, a pop culture writer for Rolling Stone, dive into the quirky world of 2024 internet trends. They discuss the tragicomic rise of a social media personality who expertly turned an interview into fame overnight. They explore the clash of modern celebrity culture with traditional feminine ideals through the 'tradwife' movement. The conversation also highlights concerns over disinformation and declining internet authenticity, pondering how these shifts impact human connections.
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HawkTuah's Rise
- Hayley Wells, interviewed on the street, gave explicit sex advice.
- This launched her into unexpected fame, a podcast, millions of followers, and wealth.
Rapid Empire Building
- Hayley Wells built a media empire quickly, including a meme coin.
- This rapid rise highlights the internet's accelerating celebrity cycle.
Accelerating Pace of Fame
- The internet's fast-paced fame cycles can lead to quick burnout.
- This encourages a focus on short-term gains over lasting impact.